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Head Mixologist

Malaysia Penang Marriott Hotel MYR 5,000–8,000 per month, potentially with service charge and benefits*
Job Description

The Head Mixologist leads the beverage and bar operation, creating cocktail menus, maintaining service standards, controlling costs, and ensuring an engaging guest experience. Candidates should have proven experience in mixology or beverage management, strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and responsible alcohol service, plus excellent communication and leadership skills. The role typically requires staff training, inventory management, supplier coordination, compliance with health and safety standards, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Creativity, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a polished hospitality manner are expected.

Company Info

Penang Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. The Marriott brand is known for professional service, structured training, international career opportunities, and strong guest-experience standards. Located in Penang, the hotel is positioned to serve leisure travellers, business guests, families, and events. A Head Mixologist would typically work within the hotel’s food and beverage division, supporting bar operations, restaurants, lounges, banquets, and promotional beverage programmes. Marriott properties commonly provide employee benefits such as meals, uniform support, training, staff rates, and opportunities for internal mobility, although exact terms depend on the hotel and employment contract.

Destination Guide

Penang Island is one of Malaysia’s most attractive places for hospitality work, with opportunities in hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés, tourism, events, and wellness. George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, and colonial influences, creating a lively food and arts culture. The lifestyle is generally relaxed, with beaches, hiking, markets, festivals, and affordable local dining, although traffic and humidity can be challenging. Monthly living costs are moderate compared with Kuala Lumpur, while rent varies considerably by neighbourhood. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass, and the hiring company handles much of the application process; working before approval is not permitted. Bring certified qualifications and employment records, and confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, healthcare, leave, and relocation support before accepting an offer.